The museum tells the story of the people who have lived and worked in Croydon and different aspects of the history of Croydon.
The collection brings the history of Croydon from 1800 to the modern day. This is a part of Croydon Council.
The Riesco Gallery which includes the Chinese pottery and ceramics, and also the story of the important black composer Samuel Coleridge Taylor. He lived in Croydon in most of his life.
This includes Tang dynasty tomb models and beautiful Ming dynasty bowls.
Visitors can enjoy with dragon-themed soft toys, puppets, play with the building blocks, coloring sheets, word searches, puzzles, reading books.
Price
Free to enter the museum.
Open Close Time
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30 - 17:00
Closed on Sunday, Monday.
Closed public holidays and bank holidays.
Address
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Steet
Croydon
London
CR9 1ET
Web Site
www.museumofcroydon.com
Telephone
+44 (0)20 8253 1022
